Kanchanaburi

Perched on the edge of a mountain range, this small city's cooler climate provides some welcome relief for anyone needing respite from the heat of central Thailand. It is probably most famous for its bridge over the River Kwai, part of the Burma Railway and a World War II film starring Alec Guinness. Once a year a carnival roles in to town to re-enact the battle with a pretty impressive fireworks display. The Tiger Temple nearby also lets you get up close and cuddly with some rather big cats.

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